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Louise Lenahan Wallace
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Days of Eternity
by
Louise Lenahan Wallace
Zane and Larissa Edwards, rearing their children Mac and Rose on the family farm, foresee
the future spinning out as contentedly as their past. Civil War erupts, shattering their lives and dreams.
     Zane joins the Sixth Ohio Volunteer Cavalry and is sent to Fort Laramie in Nebraska Territory. His friend Ethan Michaels, a widower with a young daughter, Charity, having promised Zane he will help Larissa with the work, moves to the farm as a hired hand.
    Ten-year-old Mac begins studying medicine under the town’s crusty doctor.
    Larrisa cannot know if Zane will survive the horrors of war.
    Ethan cannot seem to reconcile his growing love for Larissa, the wife of his best friend,
both of whom trust him implicitly.
Mac fears his dreams of becoming a doctor will turn to ashes when the war threatens to
destroy all he holds dear.
This compelling Western contains inspiring
Christian elements.
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Louise Lenahan Wallace does a good job of creating characters with depth for her manuscript, Days of Eternity.  The scenery is rich and full, creating images for the reader quite easily within their minds.  My favorite part of the story is the love displayed between Zane and Larissa Edwards.  They have created a home full of warmth for their own children, and it is so strong, Ethan and Charity are drawn into their family.  No matter what is thrown at this couple or their children, their faith in God remains firm. 

Because of the family core with four Edwards and two Michels sharing the farm and how they are intertwined with the doctor and other townsfolk and soldiers, there are quite a few characters to keep straight.
This isn't a reason not to share in this story but the reader does need to pay attention.

All in all a very pleasant read.

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In 1859 Zane and Larissa Edwards are raising their two children, Mac and Rose, on the family farm in Ohio. Life is idyllic with school, chores, and Mac learning the ropes from the local doctor. The Edwards befriend widow Ethan Michaels and his daughter Charity, both new to town. The two families quickly become close. But when the Civil War breaks out, Zane joins up and leaves Ethan in charge of the farm, and their lives are changed forever. Not knowing if Zane will return, the family must endure the hardship and loss that comes with war.
   Each character in the story struggles with inner demons, fears, and uncertainty during a time of upheaval. Wallace successfully portrays the different issues citizens of Mill Creek face during the war, while keeping it a simple tale of everyday life. The scenery that she paints is rich; one can easily imagine the wagon that creaks down Main Street or the sheets crackling in the wind on Larissa’s line. It is a quaint, picturesque, and placid tale; all in all, a pleasant read.

-- Rebecca Roberts
Historical Novel Society